Sewing classes

Come and enjoy a sewing class in a relaxed atmosphere with other like-minded, fabric-loving, creative sewers. Make yourself a garment you’ll love to wear and extend your sewing knowledge.
Experienced sewers, absolute beginners and high school students welcome!

The format is that you bring your current project or arrange to learn a new skill, and I am there to guide, advise and fit. Experienced sewers, absolute beginners and high school students are all welcome!

I’m also offering the option of making An A-Line Skirt in a Day, or A Cowl Neck Dress in a Day. These are FREE options for anyone in the class. I provide the pattern, instructions and finished garments to try on for size, and you bring the fabric of your choice. It should take about a day (= 2 classes) to either finish or get far enough along to finish at home.

Fabric and pattern for your sewing project. Don’t forget matching thread, zips, lining fabric, interfacing, trims and buttons if you require them. If you’re a beginner, avoid fabrics such as velvet, slippery fabrics and large checks. Ask the shop assistant for advice or refer to the pattern.

If you’re in Clare, some places to get patterns from:

Commercial paper patterns can be bought online or from a fabric shop. The closest Spotlight is Munno Para. Spotlight’s online shop is here. Pattern catalogues can be viewed online here.

Second hand shops may sell paper patterns -try the CVCO in Burton St on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Downloadable PDF patterns can be bought online. There are lots! Sometimes you’ll find free ones. You print them out on A4 paper at home and sticky tape them together. There’s nowhere in Clare to print larger size pattern sheets.